Financial Literacy
Are You Financially Fit?
Let MACPA help you get there.
The MACPA is part of a nationwide effort to help consumers become wise money managers. Educating individuals in personal finance and helping small business owners is vital to Michigan’s and the nation’s future. These tools will help you with financial decisions – whether you’re starting college, launching a business or considering retirement – or somewhere in between.
Resources to Get You Started
Financial Guidance for Every American
If you implement the simple steps outlined in this free online book, you will have taken a large step in solidifying your financial future.
360 Degrees of Financial Literacy
Managing your finances is a lifelong journey. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants with support from the MACPA presents 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy. This web site offers loads of information in the form of articles, FAQs and tools to help you make financial decisions at every stage of your life including:
360 Degrees of Financial Literacy for Women
These web pages are specifically designed to help women address questions on personal and business finance. Find articles, FAQs and tools to address every challenge:
Tools for Small Businesses
360 Degrees of Financial Literacy for Business Owners
Whether you’re starting a business, building the one you have, or stepping up to run a family business, you need information to help you make sound financial decisions. The AICPA, with support from the MACPA, presents 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy, including valuable articles, tools and FAQs specifically for small business owners.
School-Age Resources
Pennywise & Business Building Blocks
The AICPA Foundation provides lesson plans and videos to introduce financial topics and concepts to elementary, middle school and early high school students.
MACPA Community Partnerships
Click on the links below to learn more about how CPAs generously donate their time and talents to several initiatives, which promote financial literacy among Michigan residents.
- Free CPA Speakers – the MACPA can provide a free CPA speaker on a financial or business topic for your community, nonprofit or school group.
- MACPA Accounting Blitz in conjunction with Junior Achievement
- Hospice of Michigan “Financial Affairs at the End of Life” Resource Booklet
- Tax Preparation Assistance through Accounting Aid Society
